Simple Man
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[Verso 1]
G Dsus2
Watch you through the open window,
Em C
walking down the street.
G D
The way you move sweeps me off my feet.
G Dsus2
Push back from the windowsill
Em C
and walk across the room.
G D G
Then I dream that old dream.
[Refrão]
C G
Could you love a simple man like me?
C D
Not too many graces and I ain't got no degree.
G D Em C
But my love runs deep and my heart is true
G D G
And I'm in love with you.
[Verso 2]
G Dsus2
We've known each other quite a while,
Em C
we pass in the hall.
G D
You smile, we chat, that's all.
G Dsus2
But today you laughed at my silly joke
Em C
and you touched my arm.
G D G
Then I dream that old dream.
[Refrão]
C G
Could you love a simple man like me?
C D
Not too many graces and I ain't got no degree.
G D Em C
But my love runs deep and my heart is true
G D G
And I'm in love with you.
Instrumental
G Dsus2 Em C G D D
G Dsus2 Em C G D G
[Refrão]
C G
Could you love a simple man like me?
C D
Not too many graces and I ain't got no degree.
G D Em C
But my love runs deep and my heart is true
G D G
And I'm in love with you.
[Verso 3]
G Dsus2
So I pull my jacket on,
Em C
make my way outside
G D
Hoping that Ill catch your eye
G Dsus2
Keep my hope alive,
Em C
tucked away inside
G D G
Praying that I wont blurt it right out loud.
[Refrão]
C G
Could you love a simple man like me?
C D
Not too many graces and I ain't got no degree.
G D Em C
But my love runs deep and my heart is true
G D G
And I'm in love with you.
Outro
G D Em C
But my love runs deep and my heart is true
G D G
And I'm in love with you.
How to play Simple Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.